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Is monk fruit extract allow in food?


Updated by SFA

Whole extracts of monk fruit may be used in food for flavouring purposes, provided that the levels added do not possess any medicinal or therapeutic properties.

Concentrated extracts of monk fruit containing 20 to 90% mogrosides V and which complies with the specifications stipulated under Regulation 18(3B) of the Food Regulations, is listed as a permitted sweetening agent and may be added to food under good manufacturing practice, unless otherwise prohibited by individual standards.

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